Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Targeted Services Officer to join our clients established team in Liverpool. The role is focused on supporting young people who are at risk of offending, experiencing poor life chances, or involved in the criminal justice system. You will work with young offenders, their families, and local communities to create positive outcomes, providing a range of services to ensure young people are supported and empowered.

• 20.00 LTD per hour inclusive of holiday pay
• 35 hours per week
• 3 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

• Supervise and work with young people in various settings, aiming to reduce the risk of offending and harm to others.
• Develop and deliver individual and group programmes to support young people's personal and social development.
• Ensure that the views and needs of young people are central to the services provided by Targeted Services.
• Maintain accurate records of all work with young people, using the electronic recording system as required.
• Collaborate with statutory and voluntary partners to offer positive opportunities for young people.
• Advocate for young people in multiple settings, representing their interests and needs.
• Support families to address areas of concern and help integrate them into mainstream services.
• Promote equality and non-discriminatory practices in all activities and interactions.

• Qualifications: Graduate or similar level qualification in an area related to working with young people or offenders.
• Experience:
  • Experience working with young people and their families.
  • Experience in case management and delivering group/individual programmes.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to service development.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Understanding of safeguarding and risk management for young people.
  • Knowledge and experience of applying Liverpool City Council's Child Protection procedures.
  • Strong communication, listening, and assessment skills.
  • Ability to engage with young people, including those displaying challenging behaviour.
• Other Requirements:
  • Commitment to equality of opportunity and personal development.
  • Essential car user.
  • This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - 250 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Annual training budget of up to 250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.